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Minority Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles

Equal minority voting rights still face significant obstacles including in registering to vote and casting ballots. Attempts to manipulate the law in new ways that will disadvantage minority communities continue nationwide. Also see our sections on American democracy and our articles on the Voter Access, African-American Voting Rights, Latino Voting Rights or Native American Voting.

Rejected Mail Ballots Are Showing Racial Disparities

by DC Editors - February 7, 2022

Rejected mail ballots are showing racial disparities

Black voters’ postal ballots were rejected at four times the rate of white voters’ mail ballots, according to Washington State auditors.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Suppression

Montana Native American Groups In Voter Registration Push

by DC Editors - January 26, 2022

Montana Native American Groups In Voter Registration Push

An organization whose work includes increasing Native American participation wants to make it easier for people to register to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democracy Charity, Minority Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Voter Access

New Law Allows Noncitizens To Vote In NYC

by DC Editors - January 10, 2022

New Law Allows Noncitizens To Vote In NYC

800,000+ noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will now be allowed to vote after the city’s mayor allowed new legislation Sunday.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

Urban Democracy Crisis

by DC Editors - December 29, 2021

Urban Democracy Crisis

Solutions exist to low urban turnout that have proven effective in cities and states that have recognized the issue as a crisis.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

Only A New Voting Rights Act Can Preserve Our Democracy

by DC Editors - December 25, 2021

We are in a new chapter in which African Americans’ civil rights are being threatened, and only a new voting rights act can save democracy.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

New Maps Spark Debate Over Majority-Minority Districts

by DC Editors - November 30, 2021

New Maps Spark Debate Over Majority-Minority Districts

Because Black favor Democrats, Republicans have been pleased to construct districts with substantial percentages of Black voters.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Election Methods, Minority Voting Rights, Redistricting

Biden allies push for protections for Latino, Asian voters

by DC Editors - September 24, 2021

Biden allies push for protections for Latino, Asian voters

A non-profit created by Biden loyalists is pushing for bilingual resources for Latino and Asian voters who do not speak English fluently.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights

Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Declaration of Independence

by Carroll G. Robinson - June 19, 2021

Juneteenth is a reminder that we must never give up no matter how tough or trying the times. This year, it is especially important that we all speak up.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Democrats, Education, Election History, Founding Fathers, Minority Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act

The Attack On Critical Race Theory & The 1619 Project

by Erin Green - June 13, 2021

Critical Race Theory & The 1619 Project

The 1619 project may have been highlighted as an example of CRT’s use in journalism, hence the tagline “the 1619 Project is CRT.”

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Education, Election History, Journalism and Free Speech, Minority Voting Rights, Racism and Prejudice

Accommodations For Candidates With Disabilities

by Andrew Straw - May 31, 2021

Accommodations For Candidates With Disabilities

Despite some progress, there are structural problems preventing disabled people from participating in the electoral process as a candidate.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

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